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The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09
vIcToRIA'S CHILDHOOD.
Youths Companion.


 Few royal children, many as arc their toys, ever had such remarkable "plaything" as that with which Brit aims queen amused herself when she was toddler of fourteen months. "In consequence of very civil message from the duchess of Kent" wrote William Wilberfore, 'I waited on her this morning. She received me, with her fine, animated child on the floor by her side, with it's playthings, of Thich soon becdme one." Had an artist been present, he might so have painted the scene as 10 suggest the childlike nature of the great philan- thrcpist which won the heart of the little princess, who was too innocent to be a respecter of persons.
 The little princess delighted in music, and her mother once sent for d child who played on the harp. to amusc her. The duchess of Kent, seeing her daughter engrossed with the music, left the room for mo- ment.
 On returning she found the harp deserted, and the two children seated side by side on the rug. surrounded by the princess plaything, from which Victoria was making liberal selection tor the little harp player. The duchess inculcated considera- tion for others upon her daughter, and little "scene" at a London jew eller's, which occurred when the princess had grown up, showed the effect of this training.
 Having gone one morning. mcog- milo, to the jewellers, she noticed a young lady looking at gold chains. One of the trinkets pleased her, but the price being more than she could afford to pay, she reluctantly put it aside and selected a cheaper one.
 After she had left the store. the princess inquired who she was The answer being satisfactory. she ordered the chain to be sent to the young lady With the girl went a card, which eX- pressed the pleasure of the Princess Victoria in observing that the young lady's prudence had conquered her desire to possess the chain.
 The duke of Kent. the princess father, had assigned cottage near the palace at kcnsington to a soldier of his regiment. who afterward died, leaving a sick boy and girl The princess visited the family at intervals. and two days before she left kcnsing- ton 10 ascend the throne, she sent to the invalid girl a copy of the Book of Psalms, and marker worked by her own hand.
 Look there" exclaimed the girl to her pastor, drawing the book from under her pillow. Look al what the queen of England sent me, and with it the message that, though now queen of England, and obliged to leave Ken sington, she did not forget me. Was it not beautiful, sir?"
 Once, while on visit at Wentworth House, she was running about the gar den on wet morning. The old gar dener, seeing her about 10 descend a slippery piece of ground, called out. Be careful, miss; it's sldpe."
 Whats slape!" asked the princess, as her feet flew from under her and she fell down.
 "Ihafs shape, miss," said the man. carefully lifting her up.
 "Thank you; l shall never forge: the word" answered the princess.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09
The Pond Lily Man. nA.n>is K,,aa Yavas.

He appeared suddenly at the door of fashionable boarding house the other day, wearing bland smile and seer sucker suit.
 The ladies were all grouped on the veranda in breakfast costume,
 Ladies" he Said, dotiing his hat, ''a gentleman who boards here. asked mo to bring this basket of lilies and present il with his compliments to the prettiest lady here"
 Thcrr WAS moments pause. and then maiden who had seen many summers, asked sharply:
 "Wcll, why don't you present itg"
 Tho man made a depracstory bow.
 "lfow can I, misSy He forgot 10 give me ahy address, and couldn't pick out one from so many"
 What did he look likeg" asked all the ladies at once.
 "Nery distwangcy, with light moustachc, or femme see, was it darks kind of disremember the color. But that's what he said--the pretticst lady"
 Gould it have been Mir -, Do you suppose ilc ordered them far that horrid Miss --?"
 "Mow likely for the W idow -"
 "lt must have been Captain
 Il hate to take them back" said the man reilectivcly. "lt the lady he meant will pick herself out, I'll give her the lilies" and he twirled one fra grant bud in his hand
 'I suppose you couldn't sell us any of them" murmured sweet old thing who kHcW she was the one meant.
 al could sell to you all together, but not to one; that wouldn't bc fair, You SIC the gentleman will know. couldn't afford to lose the sale of 'cm. Six for five cents. ladies If 1 can't find the right one 'taint my fault an I never see s'many pretty ladies atore in my life"
 "fll take bunch :"
 And l."
 The basket was emptied. At din ner every lady wore Il lily In her hand or at her belt, and Mir and Cap tain -- were smiled upon bv turns by tue whole posse of female boarders tn their great surprise.
 Good heavens what have we done to deserve it?" asked the gentlemen ot each other, as they were thanked for their good intentions
 The ladies do moi know vet that they were the victims of n colnmcr- cial ruse oH the part of tbe lily venaer.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09

Josh Billings says, Brevity and silence are the two great cards, and next to saying nothing, saying a little is the strength of the game.7 There fore we say briefly that Whites Cream Vermifuge is preferred by all as a remedy for worms, for the simple reason that it is the only pure prcpa- ration that brings the worms surely and speedily.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09
Congratulations.

MT. W. L. Dewoody, Pine Bluff, Ark, writes: "Allow me to congratu- late you upon the large sale of your Hughes Tonic and the general satis- faction it has given"
 Prepared by K. A. Robinson & Co.,, Wholesale Druggists, Louisville, Ky. Sold at retail by Druggists generally.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09

BAHLETT's PILE SuPPosiToKIEs will promptly relieve and cure HeIn0r- rhoids-sincc 1882 thousands of per- mancnt cures prove their intrinsic merit. They should be used by every sufiercr--take no other than BAR LgTT's. sl.00 for tin case of I4 Sup positories. BARLET'T MFG. Co, Phila.. Pa.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09

As white as pearls her dainty teeth;
 Her ruby lips with roses vie; Her mouth quite kissabie; her breath As sweet as gales from Araby. But nothing strange in this appears,- For she's used sOZODONT for years
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09

At the Metropolitan Museum.-Mr. Higgins (from Stamford)-"It's a alarmed sell, Manthy. Eve counted every sojer,'n they ain't nowhere near eighteen hund'd n seven."- Tid- Bits.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09

HAYES & BRO., Union Springs, Ala, say: We always guarantee Win tersmith's Chill Tonic, and never have any returned; other chill tonics can not bc sold where Wintersmith's is known.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09
When the Lips of Reauty

are parted in a smile, they disclose 8 row of pearls rivaling in purity those which the diver brings up from the bottom of the Persian Sea. What will best preserve these gems of the mouth? SOZODONT, the celebrated beautifier and preservative of the teeth.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09

A provincial Mario tells the story of his last glorious campaign to il brother artist: At Pithiyiers, my friend! What an event my appear aDce was! When had finished my first romance, the whole house rose :"
 To get Out!n- EIeh0age.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09

Brown - Hello, Jones. How's your wife:"
 Jones Ca little deaD-"Very blns- tering and disagreeable this morning :" - EIrhnnOe.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09
BuHR Saws. Tho Judge.

The woman who has no voice is al- ways singing,
 Cold weather is the only Surc cuc for the base ball fever.
 X bit of glass in the gutter will shine brighter than dime,
 The skeleton in the closet Is often in the shape of long neckcd bottle,
 The had man who goes fishing on Sunday often catches tho most fish.
 The critic is big man until he dies, It is different with the poet.
 Strawberries keep the Sunday schools well attended during the sum- mer.
 Summer is tho great season for tell- ing the truth, During the winter il is easy for man to say thore arc no tiics on him,
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09

Francis Murphy, the reform lec- turcr, declares that dollar goes further now than it used to. Perhaps it does, but it gets there n good deal quicker. = Phttadelphin North Amerf- rU0
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09

Miss Mary A. Liyermore says there are lz7 occupations now open to wO- men. By and by the men won't have to work at all-- Tid- -Btfs.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09

In making purchases, if a man does not pay down immediately, he is ex- pected to pay up soon.-Neao Orleans Picduune
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09

Pdter .tam3'dS WAS reading in the paper an article concerning Nathan Hale, and looking up for moment at his hopeful son who was boring over his lesson, he askNl
 George, did you ever rad of the Martyr Spy of the RcvelNtion2"
 And George scratched his head wcarily and responded:
 No, pop, don't lrmcmhor about the martyrs pic, Tho only pic of the revolution ever heard of was the Washington Pie"
 And the old gentleman held up the paper and grinned behind It for five minutes, - BoStoH t'0ntae'ttdi Rulic- fta.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09

Captain Mutt, who was so prompt in pursuing the revolted Apaches of Arizona, probably has the clements of a kernel in him.-Lffe.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09

Many forms of nervous debility in men yield to the use of Cartcr's Little Liver Pills. Valuable for nervous weakness, night sweats. Try them.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09

Its thousands of cures are the best advertisement for Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-07-09

Children Cry for Pitchers CAstoria.
 -AdS.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-06-04
Mead Ehe Bible.

Many a young Christian convert
has been discouraged by the fact
that they are obliged TO read the
Book Of all books as a duty, rath.
err than as a pleasure. Tie young
soldier Of the Gross often finds
difficulties in the way when COM
pairing his experience with those
longer IN the service. Young
Christians may often receive strength
and encouragement from compar-
ing his experience with those long
or in the service. Young Chris
trains may often receive strength
and encouragement from compar-
ing their experience one with an
other. But all cannot see OR feel
alike on religious, more than npon
secular subjects. We shall do well
to remember that duties Of the Pr S.
eat hour may in the future become
pleasures. Many in early life have
stHdicd the Bible as a duty, when
they would rather engage in other
pursuits. have in later life derived
far greater satisfaction from read
ing the Scriptures than from almost
any other sources. Young friends,
never neglect your Bible because
You DO not enjoy reading it as you
desire. but search the Scriptures
diligently, if it need be as a duty
and the time will come that you will
long for the comfort and JOY that
nothing else can afford like read.
ing over and over the same promises
and Scripture comforts that no
other book Of human agency can
produce.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-06-04
Fashion NG1es.

Ljsle thread gloves are not in de-
nand this spring.
There is al increasing demand for
large picturesque round hats.
Rich gilt GALLONS are worn on
hats OF large proportions with very
good effect, and promise TO be
stylish.
Embroidered backs are more
fashionable than ever j." street
gloves. Co.ors are see CT some
Of these.
Jersey cloth sashes made III Turk
fashion are stylish for young girls
and are worn with soft WOODEN
costumes.
There are Sc many different shapes
and patterns in the a|l-gorgeons sun
shades this season that some little
difficulty attaches to a selection.
Upholsterers say the reign of plush
is on the decline. and predict revoln-
tIbl III lll tlthlC lnatVl idis bS4oiS
another winter comes aud goes.
Newest hats have all the trim
ming at the back, which is made to
stand up several feet in the most
remarkable and extraordinary man
ner.
\ new size in fashionable note
paper and envelopes is perfectly
square, Of an unusually heavy qGali-
ty, ana the note shee. does not re
quire a fold.
Bostonians hold it to be an evi-
dcnce Of bad taste for men to prefer
their titles to name on visiting cards.
The only exception made is i'll favor
Of clergymen.
Shirrcd waists are stylish and are
very prodigal in the amount of shir.
ring which is put with them, On
the whole yoke tops Of the sleeves
and at the belt line there arc many
rows Of fine stirring.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-06-04
The Dangerous lButt01-1HOOk.

The Cincinnati Enquirer relates
tnat it is a singular fact that nine
out Of ten Of the tamps brought to
the station house have on their per-
son a shoe,buttoner. No matter
what kind Of shoes they wear tie
button-hook is sure to be found.
A police lieutenant decided to
make a collection Of the buttoners
taken from the prisoners at lis
station. and in seven days he HAD
eighteen OF a string. Siuce then
the additions have made a chain
thee feet in length. The hook end
of tire buttoner is bent into q
variety Of shapes. This attracted
the attention Of detectives a
long time ago, and a bright
policeman discovered hat it could
be uscd as a skeleton key. The
innocent little tool was really a dan
gerous assistant for burglars. The
possession Of a skeleton key is a
serious ofense, carrying with convic-
ton for penal term, but it is
absurd to attempt to stretch the
law to cover an innocent button
hook. The hook does the work Of
a skeleton key equally as we'll, il
can easily be thrown away, and YET
if caught with one in his possession
the statute affords immunity to the
burglar. The amount Of thief
traced to the button-hook is realjy
staytling.-N. y. Chronicle.
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JOSEPH NJ. FRASER, Proprietor.
AbI,c.fTEc. Louisiana.

r KEEP CONSTANTLY or HAND
L Horses. Buggies and Ambnlanccs tor
hire. also keep one of the best feed sta
"'ss :" vii 81 Sc 'G spared to ,' givc thai Intention
ard care to stock left i'll my charge which
is necessary they should have. Special
attention will be given TO Che sale OF
horses, muies, or anything else pertaining
to the liyrry business, entrusted TO me.
Horses boarded by rIc week or month at
reasonable rates. Call an examine my
stock, inspect my stable and learn my
charges. Feeling confident to give entire
satisfaction to thos. VIII" may patr"nlIe
me. I solicit Il liberal share of the r1iitiic
~nytronanr. dec 4 1856
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-06-04
Lunch E'ifs.e.

Burgla:ious dity-Ofl in the stea-
" night.
The most obnoxious form Of eight
iilcrature' is a gas bill"
There is usually q good deal Of
blowing at a flower show.
Lawn tennis is a popular game, but
it is played out, all the same.
TIE diver is a man who always
does business at bottom prices.
There are few things in this world
more rasplng than a file Of unpaid
bills.
If silence is golden, what a
bonanza a deaf and dumb asylum
must be.
The Boston Herald is crying Tor
free ships. What this town needs is
free ''Sclleoners."
When aunan is Ea|f-seas over you
may harbor a suspicion that his
judgment IS aiioat.
\ young man q II through
his property very quickly if it is ouly
a common house lot.
Dry toast may be well enough for
breakfast, but dinner toasts should
be bu.tcred with fine words.
1t is somewhat paradoxical that
the man who does the least talking
in Congress is called the Speaker.
A lady, joking abont her nose,
said, Il had nothing to do with shar.
ing it. 1t was a birthday present"
When a miner has been eaten BY
a grizzly the Western people speak
Of him as being admitted to the
bar.
An English Psychological Society
is racking its brain over the
conundrum, Are angels ever
sIeepy?:'
Boston girls never giggIe. They
merely express their delight by a
dreamy, far-awsy, northpole smile.
Father-I never imagined your
studies would cost me so much mon
ey. Studcnt-Yes and | don't study
much either.
A poor, ,houghtless old gentle
man sat down, the other day, on the
spur of the moment. His screams
were frightful.
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The observation-disclosures

Which may DO taken separately from
the daily subscription service. is full
and complete in all news departments
with the added features of household.
fashion aissI society talk, ami a feast CT
choice original and selected literary
matter fog home reading The special
w~ritingsof "CATnAElNE CoLE," HENRY
HAYNIE (Faris correspondent. JENNIE
JUNE (faslE.on wrlter), %l@I!IE M0oR
DAVIS, anf many others. appear III tie
SUNDAY issue.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-06-04

Another curious case of ap-
parent sensation in a member of the,
body after it had been amputated
mt from Florida. George W.
Clay's arm was amputated, put in a
box and buried. Soon afterward he
began to complain that the fingers
of the buried hand were cramped
and that there was sand between
them. His physician and his sister
had the box dug up and opened, and
found the fingers cramped and the
sand between, just as George had
said. They arranged the arm proper
ly and reburied it. Clay said that
while they were gone he felt an aw.
iul pain in the amputated arm, and
then came a sensation of great relief
-and there was no longer the ole
sc2amped sensation in the hand Ez.
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evening. and a proportional sum by devet-
ing all their time to the business. Boys
and girls earn nearly as much as men.
That all who see this may send their adj
dresses, and test the business, we make
tins offer. To such as are not well salts
fed we will send one dollar to pay for the
trouble of writing. Full particulars ana
on tlr free. Address GEORGE SsINsoN 4
Co., Portland, Maine.
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n. l.. ELDREDGE, 1T. BRoussaRn
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